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Descriptive Measures of Association,

Probability, and Data Distributions

10 questions

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1. 
Download the �le "Datasets.xlsx" Use the data in this �le for the remainder
of the assignment.

Datasets.xlsx

How many rows of data are included in the datasets given?

Enter answer here

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2. What is the covariance of Datasets A and B? Round to 2 decimal places.

Enter answer here

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3. 
Which dataset pair has the highest covariance?

A&B

B&C

A&C

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Cannot be determined with the information given.

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4. 
Which dataset pair has the strongest relationship?

A&B

B&C

A&C

Cannot be determined with the information given.

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5. 
Given that dataset A outcomes always occur before dataset B outcomes (and no
other information), can you conclude that A causes B?

Yes, because all requirements for causation are met.

Yes, because covariance and correlation are both positive.

No, the variables are not correlated.

No, there is no control for external variables.

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6. 
Create a histogram of Dataset A. Based on the shape of the distribution of
outcomes, which of the following is most likely true?

Higher values are much more likely to occur than lower values.

Negative values are much more likely to occur than positive values.

All values in the range have a relatively equivalent chance of

occurring, with a slightly lower probability on the high end.
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No information can be used from this dataset.

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7. 
Create a histogram of Dataset B. Based on the shape of the distribution of
outcomes, select the range below that appears to have the highest probability
of occurrence.

-729 to -350

-250 to 200

400 to 800

1100 to 1500

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8. 
Consider 4 sets of data:

set W: set of all real numbers over the range 1 to 100.

set X: set of all integers over the range 1 to 100.

set Y: set of all real numbers over the range 1 to 3.

set Z: set of all whole numbers over the range 1 to 10,000.

Which set has the LEAST numbers?

set W

set X

set Y

set Z

Cannot be determined from the information given.

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9. 
Assume that datasets Y and Z have a Covariance of -500. Which of the following
do you know to be true? Select all that apply.

Datasets Y and Z have a strong relationship.

Datasets Y and Z have a negative relationship.

The results may be a⿿ected by the units of measurement.

Datasets Y and Z have a causal relationship.

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10. 
Select all the examples of Discrete data below:

Bees in a behive

Honey in a beehive

Fish in the sea

Voltage level of a battery

Your dog's weight

Time you wake up in the morning

Languages spoken

Voters for a particular candidate in an election

Cooking oil used in recipe

Animals on a farm

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